I’m glad USA’s container was further up in the train, All those yummie NW-2’s and Auto racks arrived nicely…
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Freight-train-derails-in-Everett-183859751.html?tab=video&c=y
It happens regularly on that branch. But usually without a train in the way.
Bet that guy with the camera was glad that wasn’t an LNG tanker train
How often is someone in the right place at the right time…with a camera?..
Not often.
Ken Brunt said:
How often is someone in the right place at the right time.........with a camera?............;)
Nicholas Savatgy said:I've been in "the right place" at least once, not as bad as that slide, but enough excitement for an afternoon. ;) :)
Not often.
Would not really call that line a branch you haul that type of train it’s main line also I beleive it handles pass trains as well. Later RJD
That is the GN - BN - now BNSF mainline north out of Seattle to Everett, before it turns east to go over Stevens Pass. It also carries traffic north/south from Vancouver, BC. Click
The tracks south of Seattle, between Tacoma and Olympia got nailed, too.